Senior Electrical Engineer

Consulting Engineering | Project Management | DC Metro Office

A well‑established, multidisciplinary engineering firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with 10–15 years of consulting engineering and project management experience for its growing DC Metro office. The ideal candidate is a self‑motivated, team‑oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is looking for a challenging and rewarding career path.

This role includes close collaboration with business development teams and discipline leads to develop technical proposals, support marketing initiatives, and help build and mentor a high‑performing team of engineering professionals. The successful candidate will work directly with clients, providing expert consulting services across a wide range of project types.

Key Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for diverse project types
• Manage and design multiple concurrent projects while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget
• Interpret and review technical drawings with precision
• Lead and coordinate design team efforts across disciplines
• Develop fee proposals and qualification‑based proposals
• Ensure compliance with electrical and energy codes and standards, including NEC, IEEE, NESC, IESNA, IECC, and others
• Utilize electrical modeling software such as SKM, ETAP, or similar platforms
• Provide engineering and design support for industrial, higher education, healthcare, federal government, and commercial projects
• Contribute to lighting design, Telecom, A/V, Cybersecurity, and security system design (experience preferred but not required)
• Multi‑task and prioritize effectively in a fast‑paced environment
• Apply strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical skills
• Maintain positive working relationships with internal teams, clients, and external partners
• Use Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint proficiently
• Participate in marketing and business development activities
• Positively contribute to office culture, team morale, and department goals
• Travel as needed for client and project requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering required
• 10–15 years of relevant experience
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Project management experience and/or certifications preferred
• Desire to lead interdisciplinary projects and project teams
• Experience working with local AHJs and established industry relationships is a plus
• Active involvement in local professional organizations is a plus

Will not relocate